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Attend the 2024 Michigan Winter Potato Conference and tour the nearby facilities
December 22, 2023

Michigan Winter Potato Conference attendees can tour nearby facilities

As part of the 2024 Michigan Winter Potato Conference in East Lansing, attendees get a tour of nearby facilities. There are four options from which to choose.
Farmers show the potato fields affected by late blight attack in Machhiwara block of Ludhiana.
December 21, 2023

Late blight damages potato crop in Punjab, India

In a full-blown attack by the disease late blight, more than 50% potato crop in the fields has suffered extensive damage, leading to heavy losses for the farmers who had opted for diversification instead of growing wheat after paddy.
Argentina: riego por goteo enterrado, un nuevo sistema con grandes resultados
December 21, 2023

Argentina: riego por goteo enterrado, un nuevo sistema con grandes resultados

En Argentina se implementa el sistema de riego por goteo enterrado con muy buenos resultados.
Iscon Balaji Foods sets up French Fries factory in Sabarkantha, Gujarat
December 21, 2023

Iscon Balaji Foods sets up the largest French Fries factory in India

Food processing company Iscon Balaji Foods Pvt Ltd (IBF) has commissioned India’s biggest French Fries plant in Gujarat.
Wireworms
December 21, 2023

Europatat calls for information about ongoing projects to control the spread of wireworms

Europatat, the European Potato Association, is calling upon researchers and industry professionals to share information about ongoing research, and any other related activities which will help to control the spread of wireworms in potatoes.
World Mithai-Namkeen Convention & Expo 2022
December 20, 2023

Twenty countries attended the 6th World Mithai-Namkeen Convention & Expo in Kolkata, West-Bengal

The World Mithai Expo 2023 in Kolkata hosted more than 350 exhibitors and approximately 50000 visitors and delegates from across India and beyond.
El cambio climático y la producción de papa en Europa
December 20, 2023

El cambio climático y la producción de papa en Europa

En un reciente estudio publicado en la revista 'Climate', investigadores buscan comprender el impacto del cambio climático sobre la producción de papa en Europa, y las estrategias para sobreponerse a él.
Brasil: aumentan los precios debido a una oferta disminuida
December 19, 2023

Brasil: aumentan los precios debido a una oferta disminuida

En Brasil aumentan los precios debido a una oferta disminuida.
Perú: capacitación a productores sobre el acceso y uso de semilla de alta calidad
December 19, 2023

Perú: capacitación a productores sobre el acceso y uso de semilla de alta calidad

En Perú, el Ministerio Agrario capacita a pequeños y medianos productores sobre el acceso y uso de semillas de alta calidad.
Performance price of EUR 133.34 (USD 145.62) is absolute record for Royal Avebe
December 19, 2023

Performance price of EUR 133.34 is absolute record for starch manufacturer Royal Avebe

Potato Starch manufacturer Royal Avebe closes financial year 2022/2023 with a performance price of EUR 133.34 (USD 145.62) .
(LR) Jan van Hoogen, General Director and Adrie Vermeulen previous Chairman of Agrico
December 19, 2023

Jan van Hoogen hands over the baton to Mark Zuidhof as potato cooperative Agrico passes EUR 400 million in sales

Last week Agrico held its annual central members’ meeting, during which the financial statements of 2022/2023 were explained and the members looked ahead to the new harvest year.
CD&R to Acquire Shearer's Foods from Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board
December 18, 2023

CD&R to Acquire Shearer's Foods from Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board

Clayton Dubilier & Rice has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for funds it manages to acquire Shearer's Foods

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